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Carbon rules reshape Thai business as CBAM looms
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/02/2026
» The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is sending ripples of concern throughout global trade, unsettling exporters of certain products while raising broader questions about its long‑term impact on industries not yet covered by the measure.
Thailand plans stricter power purchase rules for data centres
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/01/2026
» Thailand plans to tighten the rules for investors in data centres and other businesses that use a large amount of electricity, requiring them to provide a bank guarantee or collateral to secure power purchases.
Thailand positions itself for the carbon economy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/01/2026
» Climate change has shifted from being a subject of policy discussion to becoming central to the global economic system in recent years.
Gulf sees Thailand as data centre, cloud services hub
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand has the potential to become a hub for data centres and cloud services in Southeast Asia, due partly to the development of more facilities in this sector, says Gulf Development Plc, Thailand’s largest energy company by market value and a telecom operator.
PSP Specialties anticipates prospects for sales growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand's engine oil exports continue to experience significant growth despite the US reciprocal tariff policy, thanks to demand from China and Southeast Asia, says Thai lubricant manufacturer PSP Specialties Plc.
Thailand set to finally embrace nuclear power
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» A proposal to install small modular reactors (SMRs) in Thailand looks set to gain momentum amid corporate interest in using the technology to ensure stable power supplies and support the national plan to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Power plan to be completed by year-end
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/07/2025
» The oft-delayed power development plan (PDP) is expected to be completed within this year following a revision, said Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
KJL banks on renewables trend for growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/06/2025
» A growing trend in self-solar power generation among households and businesses is boosting solar power-related businesses, including Kijcharoen Engineering Electric (KJL), an electrical control cabinet manufacturer that is anticipating 10-15% growth this year despite the stagnant economy.
Banpu divests from 10 Japanese solar power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/06/2025
» Banpu Power Plc has decided to divest shares in 10 solar power plants in Japan worth 4.46 billion baht to optimise its portfolio of energy assets and ensure long-term expansion.
Mixed response to solar panel bill
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/06/2025
» A new bill to promote solar panel installation is drawing mixed reactions from businesses, with the latest comment from the Thai Photovoltaic Industries Association identifying possible loopholes in the draft.